Colleges near Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County is a county in Maine. According to Census data, the population is 27,054 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Kennebec County, Maine. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Kennebec County.
By school type, there are one public and three private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Kennebec County, Maine is $29,373 for Maine residents and $35,126 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 51.70% and the average SAT score is 1,510. A total of 8,615 students enrolled in schools in Kennebec County, Maine, of which 2,754 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Kennebec County, Maine
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Kennebec County and 2 schools near Kennebec County, Maine ordered by distance from Kennebec County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Kennebec County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas College Waterville, ME Private, 4 years four-years | 1.33 miles | $31,824 | 1,635 | 54% | 20 to 1 | $31,824 | 96.3% | - |
| Colby College Waterville, ME Private, 4 years four-years | 1.39 miles | $69,600 | 2,412 | 89% | 9 to 1 | - | 7.1% | 1,510 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.27 miles | $7,036 | 2,489 | 39% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Public, 4 years four-years | 15.73 miles | $22,178 | 4,412 | 27% | 16 to 1 | $11,538 | - | - |
| Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta, ME Private, Less than 2 years valid | 16.66 miles | $16,900 | 156 | 79% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME Public, 4 years four-years | 25.34 miles | $23,878 | 2,100 | 52% | 13 to 1 | $11,874 | 96.7% | 1,130 |
| Average | - | $35,126 | 8,615 | 62% | 15 to 1 | $21,681 | 51.7% | 1,510 |